Behind the Job Ads.

Behind the Job Ads.

 

If you're thinking of a career in IT, don't be put off by the job ads. They don't sound very exciting - with titles like Java developer, SDLC, C#, .Net Architect, Oracle DBA, and so on. But there's a whole world of possibilities out there beyond the dull descriptions. Giga Girl finds out what the acronyms mean and where they can take you.

 

.Net Architect.
Overseecreation and development of web-based applications.
Work at : Microsoft, Vodafone
Salary : $95K -$105K

 

UNIX Engineer.
Run large, complex ITsystems in places like banks.
Work at : ASB, IBM
Salary : $70K - $80K

 

C# Developer.
Write code that makes software applications work.
Work at : Beca
Salary : $45K - $90K

 

Java Developer.
Create cool websites, web applications.
Work at : Synergy
Salary : $45K - $90K

 

Oracle DBA.
Look after important databases all over the world.
Work at : Air NZ
Salary : $45K - $80K

 

Technical Business Analyst.
Come up with new uses for cellphones.
Work at : TVNZ
Salary : $65K - $95K

 

Maya Artist.
Design facial expressions for characters in an animated series.
Work at : Weta Workshop
Salary : $40 - $80K

 

Microsoft SQL Server Expert.
Database expert.
Work at : Trade Me
Salary : $45K - $80K

 

Security Architect.
Keep out hackers!
Work at : ASB Bank
Salary : $100K+

 

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